167: Creating a Sense of Play at Any Age | Daniel Tiger Creator Angela Santomero

Parenting in Real Life

In this episode, we interviewed Angela Santomero, the creator of iconic children's shows like Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood and Blue's Clues. We discussed the importance of staying playful as parents and the valuable lessons we can learn from children's shows. We also talk about how to implement times of playfulness so you can connect and create fun memories with your kids.
Angela's book, "Life Clues," offers guidance on nurturing playfulness and 20 lessons that will help you unlock passion, joy, happiness, and positive thinking.
You can pre-order Angela's book Life Clues here on Amazon. You can also find Angela on Instagram @angelasclues and on her website Angela's Clues.
The Atlantic article with more info about Daniel Tiger.
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Chapter

1. Introduction to Angela Santomero, Creator of Popular Children's Shows (00:00:00)

2. Curiosity about Daniel Tiger's Dad and Pants (00:01:37)

3. Introduction: Meet Alan and Alexis, Parents of Five Kids (00:02:50)

4. Introducing Angela Santomero, Creator of Beloved Children's Shows (00:03:18)

5. Fostering Playfulness and Joy at Any Age (00:07:59)

6. Shifting Perspective: Inner Child Work and Empathy (00:11:36)

7. Prioritizing Joy: Cutting Ourselves a Break and Letting Go (00:13:05)

8. Engaging with Kids: Bonding Over TV and Video Games (00:15:44)

9. Embracing Playfulness and Overcoming Seriousness (00:19:34)

10. Starting Small: Scheduling Playful Activities and Embracing Imperfections (00:23:59)

11. The Importance of Making Time for Important Moments (00:26:30)

12. Planning and Buffer Time for Calmness and Efficiency (00:27:56)

13. Exciting Book Announcement and Pre-Order Information (00:28:38)